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How a Veterans Disability Settlement Can Affect a Divorce Case
Jim's client, a 58 year old man is permanently disabled due to his military service. He receives a monthly pension benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
He wants to know how the jury's verdict will affect his VA benefits. The answer is not. However, it will affect his other income sources.
Can I get compensation for an accident?
You could be eligible for a settlement in the event that you served in the military but are now permanently disabled as a result of injuries or illnesses. This settlement can help compensate you for medical expenses, lost income and other costs that resulted from your illness or injury. The type of settlement you will receive will depend on whether or not your illness or injury is service-connected, what VA benefits you qualify for, and the amount you will need to treat your injury or accident.
For instance, Jim is a 58-year veteran who was diagnosed with permanent disabilities from two years of service in the Vietnam War. He does not have enough work space to qualify for Social Security disability benefits but there is a VA Pension benefit that provides medical care and cash in accordance with financial need. He wants to be aware of whether a personal injury settlement will affect his ability to be eligible for this benefit.
The answer is contingent upon whether the settlement is in the form of either a lump sum or structured settlement. Structured settlements consist of payments over time, rather than a single payment. The amount paid by the defendant is calculated to offset the existing VA benefits. However, a lump sum settlement will probably impact any benefits already in place because the VA considers it income and will annualize it. If Jim has excess assets after the settlement is annualized, Vimeo he can reapply to be eligible for the pension benefit. However the assets he has to be under a limit that the VA has determined to be a financial necessity.
Do I really need to hire an attorney?
Many spouses, military personnel, and former spouses are confused about VA disability compensation and its impact on financial issues in divorce cases. Some people think, for instance, that Department of Veterans Affairs compensation payments are split like the military retirement in divorce cases, or that they're "off limits" when calculating child support and alimony. These misconceptions could lead to serious financial errors.
While it is possible to make an initial claim for disability benefits by yourself, the majority of disabled veterans require the assistance of a skilled lawyer. A qualified veteran's disability lawyer will review your medical records and gather all the necessary evidence needed to build a strong argument to the VA. The lawyer can also file any appeals you might need to get the benefits you are entitled to.
Additionally, the majority of VA disability lawyers do not charge fees for consultations. The government will also pay the lawyer directly from the award of retroactive benefits. This is a benefit of the Equal Access to Justice Act. The fee agreement should clearlyrson divorces and receives an VA settlement it is important to be aware of the implications to their benefits.
In this context, a major question is whether disability payments are considered assets that can be split in a divorce. This question has been answered in two ways. One option is a Colorado court of appeals decision which concluded that VA disability payments are not property and cannot be divided in this way. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Howell, that garnishing a veteran’s VA disability benefits for Alimony was against the USFSPA.
Another issue related to this subject is how disability benefits are interpreted to determine child support and maintenance. The USFSPA and the Supreme Court both forbid states from counting disability benefits as income to be used for this purpose. However, certain states have taken different approaches. Colorado, for example, adds all sources of income together to determine the amount required to support a spouse. It then adds disability benefits to account for their tax-free status.
It is also vital that veterans understand how divorce can affect their disability compensation and how their spouses who divorced can garnish their compensation. By being aware of these issues, vets can safeguard their benefits as well as avoid the unintended consequences.
Jim's client, a 58 year old man is permanently disabled due to his military service. He receives a monthly pension benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
He wants to know how the jury's verdict will affect his VA benefits. The answer is not. However, it will affect his other income sources.
Can I get compensation for an accident?
You could be eligible for a settlement in the event that you served in the military but are now permanently disabled as a result of injuries or illnesses. This settlement can help compensate you for medical expenses, lost income and other costs that resulted from your illness or injury. The type of settlement you will receive will depend on whether or not your illness or injury is service-connected, what VA benefits you qualify for, and the amount you will need to treat your injury or accident.
For instance, Jim is a 58-year veteran who was diagnosed with permanent disabilities from two years of service in the Vietnam War. He does not have enough work space to qualify for Social Security disability benefits but there is a VA Pension benefit that provides medical care and cash in accordance with financial need. He wants to be aware of whether a personal injury settlement will affect his ability to be eligible for this benefit.
The answer is contingent upon whether the settlement is in the form of either a lump sum or structured settlement. Structured settlements consist of payments over time, rather than a single payment. The amount paid by the defendant is calculated to offset the existing VA benefits. However, a lump sum settlement will probably impact any benefits already in place because the VA considers it income and will annualize it. If Jim has excess assets after the settlement is annualized, Vimeo he can reapply to be eligible for the pension benefit. However the assets he has to be under a limit that the VA has determined to be a financial necessity.
Do I really need to hire an attorney?
Many spouses, military personnel, and former spouses are confused about VA disability compensation and its impact on financial issues in divorce cases. Some people think, for instance, that Department of Veterans Affairs compensation payments are split like the military retirement in divorce cases, or that they're "off limits" when calculating child support and alimony. These misconceptions could lead to serious financial errors.
While it is possible to make an initial claim for disability benefits by yourself, the majority of disabled veterans require the assistance of a skilled lawyer. A qualified veteran's disability lawyer will review your medical records and gather all the necessary evidence needed to build a strong argument to the VA. The lawyer can also file any appeals you might need to get the benefits you are entitled to.
Additionally, the majority of VA disability lawyers do not charge fees for consultations. The government will also pay the lawyer directly from the award of retroactive benefits. This is a benefit of the Equal Access to Justice Act. The fee agreement should clearlyrson divorces and receives an VA settlement it is important to be aware of the implications to their benefits.
In this context, a major question is whether disability payments are considered assets that can be split in a divorce. This question has been answered in two ways. One option is a Colorado court of appeals decision which concluded that VA disability payments are not property and cannot be divided in this way. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Howell, that garnishing a veteran’s VA disability benefits for Alimony was against the USFSPA.
Another issue related to this subject is how disability benefits are interpreted to determine child support and maintenance. The USFSPA and the Supreme Court both forbid states from counting disability benefits as income to be used for this purpose. However, certain states have taken different approaches. Colorado, for example, adds all sources of income together to determine the amount required to support a spouse. It then adds disability benefits to account for their tax-free status.
It is also vital that veterans understand how divorce can affect their disability compensation and how their spouses who divorced can garnish their compensation. By being aware of these issues, vets can safeguard their benefits as well as avoid the unintended consequences.
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